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In this volatile economy, strong partnerships are essentialin order for our aviation system to function efficiently andprofitably. The American Association of AirportExecutives (AAAE) and the Regional Airline Association(RAA) will bring together top airport and airlineexecutives for working sessions to discuss how to buildand strengthen relationships at the AAAE/RAA Airport &Regional Airline Executive Summit, December 5-7, 2011in Memphis, TN.RAA will hold its winter board meeting in conjunction withthe Summit which will bring CEOs of regional airlines toMemphis. Take the opportunity to network with C-levelairline and airport executives as well as discuss criticalissues with the industry’s key stakeholders.This unique summit of top industry leaders will tacklesuch issues as facility management and financing,security, environmental challenges, and the future of theEssential Air Service program. In addition to paneldiscussions and keynote speakers, an entire morning willbe devoted to one-on-one meetings on marketing anddevelopment between airports and regional airlines. Thisis a special opportunity for real face time and "roll up yoursleeves" discussion to facilitate attracting and retainingair service.Top Three Reasons To Attend1. NETWORK WITH REGIONAL AIRLINE AND AIRPORT C-LEVELEXECUTIVESRAA will hold its winter board meeting in conjunction withthe Summit which will bring CEOs of regional airlines toMemphis.2. STEP OUT FROM BEHIND YOUR DESK TO DEVELOP ANDSTRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH AIRLINE CONTACTS INA MORE INFORMAL ENVIRONMENT.3. HEAR FROM AND INTERACT WITH TOP GOVERNMENTOFFICIALS FROM THE U.S. DOT, FAA AND TSA DURINGINTERACTIVE SESSIONS FOCUSED ON AREAS OF MUTUALINTEREST TO AIRLINE AND AIRPORT CONTACTS.All sessions will take place at the Westin Memphis BealeStreet. The summit will begin with the RAA BoardMeeting from 3-5:30 p.m. and a welcome reception from6-7 p.m. on Monday, December 5 and will end at 11:30a.m. Wednesday, December 7. Registration fees includethe opening reception, two continental breakfasts, onelunch, refreshment breaks and all handout materials)Dress is business casual (no ties). Confirmation letterswill be e-mailed to attendees.AGENDA(Subject to Change)MONDAY, DECEMBER 53-5:30 p.m. RAA Board Meeting(separate detailed agenda pending)6-7 p.m. Opening Reception at Westin HotelSponsored by Memphis InternationalAirportTUESDAY, DECEMBER 68-9 a.m. Continental Breakfast9-10:30 a.m. Regional Airline CEO Panel Discussion10:30-10:45 a.m. Coffee Break10:45 a.m.- 12 p.m. Panel Discussion on Regional AirlineFacility Management/Financing atAirports12-1:30 p.m. Luncheon with Keynote Speaker1:30-2:45 p.m. Panel Discussion on Ground Handling2:45-3:15 p.m. Coffee Break3:15-4:30 p.m. Concurrent Panel Discussion onEssential Air Service3:15-4:30 p.m. RAA Board Meeting (continued)WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 79-11:30 a.m. One-on-One Air ServicesMarketing/Development MeetingsBetween Airport Officials and RegionalAirlines OfficialsRAAAIRLINE MEMBER ONLYContact InformationFor program information, contact Melissa Sabatine, AAAE,at (703) 824-0500 Ext. 138 or melissa.sabatine@aaae.org,.For registration information, contact Natalie Fleet, AAAE, at(703) 824-0500 Ext. 132, or natalie.fleet@aaae.org, or StaciMorgan, RAA, at (202) 367-2323 or morgan@raa.org.For sponsorship information, contact Janet Skelly, AAAE, at(703) 824-0500 Ext. 180 or janet.skelly@aaae.org, or DianaLundie, RAA, at (704) 784-5862 or dlundie@aol.com.Register Online at www.aaaemeetings.org

AAAE/RAA AIRPORT AND REGIONALAIRLINE EXECUTIVE SUMMITDECEMBER 5-7, 2011 • MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE • Mtg. #111206Hotel Rooms are being held at the Westin Memphis Beale Street,170 Lt. George W. Lee Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, phone(901) 334-5900. All attendees will receive a special rate of $145single/double occupancy. Reservations must be made byNovember 11, 2011, in order to guarantee this rate. Reservationsmade after this date only can be honored on a space availablebasis. To make your hotel reservations, call (866) 716-8108 andidentify yourself as part of the AAAE/RAA group. One night'sroom and tax guaranteed to a major credit card is required at thetime of making a reservation. Cancellation of guaranteedreservations must be received 72 hours prior to arrival in order toavoid a charge equal to one night's room and tax.NOTE: AAAE reserves the right to cancel this program if thenumber of registrants is insufficient. In this event, we will notify allregistrants and refund the registration fee in full. However, anycosts incurred by the registrant, such as hotel cancellation orairline penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant.Confirmation letters will be emailed to attendees within twoweeks of receipt of registration. If you have not received aconfirmation letter via e-mail two business days prior to themeeting, and you enrolled at least two weeks prior to the meeting,please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at (703) 824-0504. Non-receipt of the confirmation letter before the meeting isnot justification for seeking a refund. Check here if updated contact information has been provided.Airline reservations—American Airlines has been selected as theofficial air carrier for this meeting. Attendees can receive a 5%discount off American’s published fares. Rules and restrictionsapply. To take advantage of American’s special fares, call AmericanAirlines directly at (800) 433-1790 from 6 a.m.-1 a.m. eastern timedaily and refer to star file #A21D1AL .Ground transportation—There are two forms of transportationbetween Memphis International Airport and the Westin MemphisBeale Street Hotel. The first is via taxi, which costs about $35 for upto three people. The second is via Last Minute Transportation, asedan service, that costs $35 for up to three people. This method isbest for groups of three or more and reservations must be made inadvance by calling Last Minute Transportation at (901) 649-6346.The ride takes about 45 minutes. Avis Rent-A-Car System, Inc. isthe official rental car company for this meeting. To makereservations or for further information, call (800) 331-1600 andreference J097316.Nickname for Badge_________________________________________E-Mail Address_____________________________Mr./Ms. (circle one) First Name_________________________________Last Name________________________________Title_______________________________________________________________________________________________Airport/Company_____________________________________________________________________________________Address____________________________________________________________________________________________City/State/Zip________________________________________________________________________________________Telephone Number___________________________________________Fax Number______________________________Registration Fees (in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank)(includes the opening reception, two continental breakfasts,one lunch, refreshment breaks and all handout materials)On/before 11/4 After 11/41. AAAE member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $395 $450Accredited Airport ExecutivesThis course is worth 9 credits in the AAAE Continuing AirportManagement Education Unit (CEU) program.If you require any special assistance to participate or have specialdietary requirements, email aaaemeetings@aaae.org.Payment Method Enclosed is my check payable to AAAE Purchase Order # Upon receipt of this form, please charge my(circle one): AMEX MasterCard VisaRAAAIRLINE MEMBER ONLYRegistrations and cancellations must be submitted in writing.Cancellation requests received before 11/18/11 are subject to a $125processing fee and will be processed after the meeting takes place.There will be no refunds after this date. Substitutions will be acceptedwithout penalties and no-shows will be billed. For all inquiries regardingcancellations and refunds, please contact the AAAE MeetingsDepartment at (703) 824-0504 or email aaaemeetings@aaae.org.Cardholder Name: ____________________________________Account #: __________________________________________Exp. Date: ___________________________________________Signature: ___________________________________________Return to: AAAE • 601 Madison St., #400 • Alexandria, VA22314 (USA) or Fax to (703) 797-9018. Photocopies of this form willbe accepted. AAAE accepts registration regardless of race, religion, sexualorientation, sex, physical disability and national or ethnic origin. This includesbut is not limited to admissions, employment and educational services.